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I'd like to use the same general dentist that my own dentist uses. i do not want to discuss the issue with the present dds. what advice can you give ?
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Start over: The relationship may surface at some future point. I recommend that you find a totally unrelated practitioner to avoid an unpleasant situation.
Answered 7/27/2013
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Weird question: He probably goes to his best friend. Not necessarily a "better dentist".
Answered 7/15/2013
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